Lunch Supervision
All lunchroom students must register for the lunch supervision program. Register through MyCBE or in the School office. More information on our Lunch Supervision page.
The CJFS lunch program runs from 11:20 AM to 12:15 PM Monday to Thursday.
Students must be on their best behavior during the lunch hour and consistently following the three pillars of care. It is expected that all lunch students will bring their own healthy bag lunch. As well, we ask that if a student needs a hot lunch, parents provide it in an insulated thermos instead of delivering lunch to the school. The learning of all students is our prime focus and this causes disruption to the learning, as well as the work of the front office staff.
Only students registered in the lunch program may stay for lunch. All other students eat their lunch at home and may return to the school at 12:10 PM.
Fun Lunches
Colonel J. Fred Scott School Council’s lunch days are held throughout the year. The program is completely optional and you are invited to participate in as many or as few of them as you wish.
Fun Lunches are also a fundraiser and all profits made stay at Colonel J. Fred Scott School to benefit our students. There are no forms to fill in and all orders are done online. Simply go to www.healthyhunger.ca to register. You can pay with your credit or debit card. Once you sign up, you will receive email reminders If you do not have internet access, you can bring a paper copy to our school office and we will sign you up for the lunches.
Allergies
Please note that we are an allergy aware school, which means we endeavour to be allergy aware to the many foods to which students may be allergic. See more on our Illness & Medical page.
Home-Packed Lunch Tips for Parents
Lunch is an important part of your child’s day at school. Here are some tips to help you provide a lunch that is safe and nutritious with less waste.
Food Safety
- Keep cold food cold by using an insulated lunch bag and 1-2 ice packs.
- Keep hot food hot by using an insulated container. Preheat your container with boiling water before adding hot food. Microwave ovens are not available for elementary students.
- Pack non-perishables, such as granola bars and whole fruit, that can be kept at room temperature.
- Most CBE schools are nut-aware, please check with your child’s teacher for more information on nut allergies and other allergies in your child’s classroom.
Help Reduce Waste
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- Pack just enough for a child to eat during lunch.
- Many schools participate in “boomerang lunches” (pack in/pack out), where all leftover items are returned home.
Tip: Pack a sealable bag or container labeled ‘garbage’ for uneaten food or open containers to avoid mess in the lunch bag.
In 2024, ten CBE schools participated in a waste audit conducted by Green Calgary. Here are a few suggestions from the audit to help minimize waste produced by packed lunches:
- Send less selections of food. Younger children have difficulty deciding what to eat when there is a lot of choice and sometimes end up not eating.
- When possible, use reusable containers for foods such as crackers and cut up fruits or vegetables.
Other Tips
- Make sure your child can open all packages by themselves.
- Involve your child in packing their lunch. Children involved in food preparation may be more likely to try new foods and eat what is packed, minimizing food waste.
- Aim to include a food from each food group – lean proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily (as per Canada’s Food Guide 2019).
- Some items, such as sandwiches, can be made ahead and frozen to save time. Note that some fillings such as fresh vegetables do not freeze well.
- Designate a shelf in the fridge/pantry at home for lunch items. This may help make packing lunches quicker and encourage independence for children packing their own lunches.
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